1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1992 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1992 Chrysler Viper is newer by 12 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol Britannia weights approximately 162 kg more than 1992 Chrysler Viper.
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 1992 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 1992 Chrysler Viper 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 | 1992 Chrysler Viper | |
Make | Bristol | Chrysler |
Model | Britannia | Viper |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 7986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 389 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |