2009 BMW 735 vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia
To start off, 2009 BMW 735 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 735 weights approximately 183 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.
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2009 BMW 735 | 1980 Bristol Britannia | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 735 | Britannia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |