2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1998 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chrysler Viper 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 129 more horse power than 1998 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1998 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 115 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chrysler Viper. (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chrysler Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 1998 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Bristol | Chrysler |
| Model | Fighter | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
