2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bristol Fighter would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Viper. (493 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 17 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Viper. (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Bristol | Dodge |
| Model | Fighter | Viper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 100.6 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 | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
