2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1994 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Statesman 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 294 more horse power than 1994 Holden Statesman. (224 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Statesman weights approximately 45 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Statesman. 1994 Holden Statesman 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. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 1994 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Bristol | Holden |
| Model | Fighter | Statesman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
