1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Bristol Chevrolet
Model Britannia Corvette
Year Released 1980 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 7440 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Top Speed 225 km/hour 362 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1500 mm


 

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