2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 624 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Bristol | Aston Martin |
Model | Fighter | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 525 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 97 L |