2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer 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 402 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 295 kg more than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | Fighter | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |
