1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 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 8,356 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol Britannia weights approximately 61 kg more than 2009 Dodge 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 2009 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge 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 | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Bristol | Dodge |
Model | Britannia | Viper |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 8356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 600 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |