1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1979 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Maserati Bora 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 312 kg more than 1979 Maserati Bora.
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 1979 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1979 Maserati Bora 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 | 1979 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | Britannia | Bora |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
