1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 33 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol Britannia weights approximately 912 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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.
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1980 Bristol Britannia | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Bristol | Smart |
Model | Britannia | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 33 L |