2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic 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 410 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 315 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bristol Fighter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic 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. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | Fighter | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 45 L |
