2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 305 kg more than 1948 Triumph Roadster. 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, 2005 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bristol Fighter | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Bristol | Triumph |
Model | Fighter | Roadster |
Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7992 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 92 mm |
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 | 1475 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |