2007 BMW M3 vs. 2003 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bristol Fighter would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 BMW M3. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 2003 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | M3 | Fighter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |
