2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bristol Fighter would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Bristol Fighter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bristol Fighter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bristol Fighter | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | Fighter | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7992 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 714 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 50 L |