1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1968 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Humber Sceptre 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 760 kg more than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
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 | 1968 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Bristol | Humber |
Model | Britannia | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |