2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1990 Porsche 928

To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 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) has 201 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928.

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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (430 Nm). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928. 1990 Porsche 928 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. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bristol Fighter 1990 Porsche 928
Make Bristol Porsche
Model Fighter 928
Year Released 2005 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7992 cc 4957 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 317 HP
Torque 714 Nm 430 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2500 mm


 

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