2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal 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 399 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 20 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2005 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2005 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | Fighter | Regal |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 4348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
