2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 29 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.
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 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1980 Bristol Britannia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | V8 Vantage | Britannia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |