2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 28 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1980 Bristol Britannia.
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 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 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:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1980 Bristol Britannia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | DB9 | Britannia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 82 L |
