1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Violet 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 812 kg more than 1976 Nissan Violet.
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 | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | Britannia | Violet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |