Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1999 – 2000) vs Bristol Fighter (2002 – 2011): specs compared
The Bristol Fighter is the more powerful of the two, with up to 636 hp against 608 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 4.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 386 km/h against 322 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,540 kg against 1,970 kg. At 4,745 mm, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is 325 mm longer than the Bristol Fighter. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage dates from 1999 – 2000, the Bristol Fighter from 2002 – 2011.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
1999 – 2000
|
Bristol
Fighter
2002 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2000 | 2002 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 608 hp | 532 – 636 hp |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 712 – 800 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | 3.7 – 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 322 km/h | 338 – 386 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 14.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,745 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,943 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,346 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 kg | 1,540 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.