1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 10 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. 1980 Bristol Britannia weights approximately 332 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
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, 1990 Honda Legend, 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. 1980 Bristol Britannia has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Legend 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 | 1990 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | Britannia | Legend |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
