2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2004 Bristol Fighter. (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Bristol Fighter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 476 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Bristol Fighter. (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Bristol | TVR |
| Model | Fighter | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 57 L |
