2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bristol Fighter | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | Fighter | Corvette |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7992 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 714 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |