2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Bristol Fighter. (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2004 Bristol Fighter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 54 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jaguar XJ220. (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | Fighter | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
