1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1972 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Espada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Espada 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 117 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Espada.
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. 1980 Bristol Britannia has automatic transmission and 1972 Lamborghini Espada has manual transmission. 1972 Lamborghini Espada 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bristol Britannia | 1972 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | Bristol | Lamborghini |
| Model | Britannia | Espada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3938 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
