2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Esperante 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 208 more horse power than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 206 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante. 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Bristol | Panoz |
Model | Fighter | Esperante |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 525 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 59 L |