1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 306 kg more than 1980 Bristol Britannia.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Bristol Britannia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
Model | Britannia | Defender |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |