2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate 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 336 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 410 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate. 1989 Buick Estate 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. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 1989 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | Fighter | Estate |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 6597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
