1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 11 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. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 260 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 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Britannia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
