1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol Britannia is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1980 Bristol Britannia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | DB4 | Britannia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 82 L |