1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bristol Britannia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bristol Britannia 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. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 62 kg more than 1980 Bristol Britannia.
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 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Bristol | Aston Martin |
Model | Britannia | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 97 L |