2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana

To start off, both 2004 Bristol Fighter and 2004 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 475 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 248 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, 2004 Pontiac Montana, 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) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana. 2004 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Bristol Fighter 2004 Pontiac Montana
Make Bristol Pontiac
Model Fighter Montana
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7994 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 660 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 787 Nm 298 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1788 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3050 mm


 

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