2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Fairlady 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 409 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. 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 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bristol Fighter | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | Fighter | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7992 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |