1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 25 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 222 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
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 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | Britannia | NSX |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 241 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 260 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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |