2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 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 243 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 56 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | Fighter | 993 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
