2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro 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 388 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Bristol Fighter.
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 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fighter | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
