2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 7 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 336 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 20 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bristol Fighter | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | Fighter | 320 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7992 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 57 L |