1960 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol Britannia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol Britannia weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina.
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. 1980 Bristol Britannia has automatic transmission and 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol Britannia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1980 Bristol Britannia | |
Make | Autobianchi | Bristol |
Model | Bianchina | Britannia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 82 L |