2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1997 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Previa 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 (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 528 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Previa weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
Because 2004 Bristol Fighter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Bristol Fighter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Previa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1997 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | Fighter | Previa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
