2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 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 321 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 16 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fighter | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
