1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1970 Innocenti J4
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Innocenti J4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Innocenti J4 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 872 kg more than 1970 Innocenti J4.
Because 1980 Bristol Britannia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Bristol Britannia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Innocenti J4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1970 Innocenti J4 has manual transmission. 1970 Innocenti J4 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.
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1980 Bristol Britannia | 1970 Innocenti J4 | |
Make | Bristol | Innocenti |
Model | Britannia | J4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |