2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 577 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bristol Fighter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
Model | Fighter | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 787 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |