1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1972 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 288 kg more than 1980 Bristol Britannia.
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 | 1972 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | Britannia | Riviera |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 250 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 95 L |