1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK 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 457 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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:
1980 Bristol Britannia | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | Britannia | XK |
Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 106 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 63 L |