2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XK. (510 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 325 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XK. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XK. 2011 Jaguar XK 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. 2011 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bristol Fighter | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | Fighter | XK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7992 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1321 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 61 L |