1989 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1978 Lotus 79

To start off, 1989 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lotus 79. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lotus 79 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1978 Lotus 79.

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. 1989 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1978 Lotus 79 has manual transmission. 1978 Lotus 79 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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