1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird 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 282 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.
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.
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1980 Bristol Britannia | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | Britannia | Firebird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |