1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 305. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 305 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 837 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305.
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, 1978 Peugeot 305, 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.
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1980 Bristol Britannia | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
Model | Britannia | 305 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 67.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |