2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 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 321 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 555 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bristol Fighter 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
Make Bristol Chevrolet
Model Fighter Caprice
Year Released 2005 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7992 cc 4311 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 518 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 714 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 2030 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2950 mm


 

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