1992 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 12 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 372 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ 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:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1980 Bristol Britannia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | RZ | Britannia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
