1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bristol 412 would be higher. Both 1977 Bristol 412 and 1980 Bristol Britannia are equipped with a 5,898 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol Britannia weights approximately 62 kg more than 1977 Bristol 412.
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:
1977 Bristol 412 | 1980 Bristol Britannia | |
Make | Bristol | Bristol |
Model | 412 | Britannia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |