1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 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 222 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1980 Bristol Britannia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | DB5 | Britannia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 82 L |