1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia

To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe 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 1032 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.

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 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe 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:

1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe 1980 Bristol Britannia
Make Alfa Romeo Bristol
Model Coupe Britannia
Year Released 1969 1980
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 5898 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 230 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 52.2 mm 90.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 1752 kg
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 5010 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 990 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 82 L


 

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