2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT

To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Bristol Fighter. (518 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Bristol Fighter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Porsche Carrera GT.

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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Carrera GT. (600 Nm). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Carrera GT.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bristol Fighter 2000 Porsche Carrera GT
Make Bristol Porsche
Model Fighter Carrera GT
Year Released 2005 2000
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7992 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 549 HP
Torque 714 Nm 600 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.6 mm 76 mm
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 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 90 L


 

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