2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2005 Bristol Fighter and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 376 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bristol Fighter 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Bristol Mercedes-Benz
Model Fighter C
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7992 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 714 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.6 mm 85 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 62 L


 

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