2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche

To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 805 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. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bristol Fighter 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Make Bristol Rolls-Royce
Model Fighter Corniche
Year Released 2005 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7992 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 518 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 104.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.6 mm 99.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 2280 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5200 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3030 mm


 

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