1996 BMW 316 vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 16 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 442 kg more than 1996 BMW 316.
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 1996 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 316 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:
| 1996 BMW 316 | 1980 Bristol Britannia | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 316 | Britannia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
