2007 BMW 650 vs. 2004 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bristol Fighter would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2007 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2004 Bristol Fighter | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 650 | Fighter |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 787 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 98.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |