2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic 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 358 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (167 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 206 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Honda Civic, 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 (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (166 Nm @ 6300 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1999 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | Fighter | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
