2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 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 439 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 75 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. 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 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Bristol | Rover |
| Model | Fighter | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 52 L |
