How wartime upkeep might change British losses at Pearl Harbor

Would British capital ships have sunk differently from American ships if swapped into Pearl Harbor?

Their losses could be broadly similar, although somewhat better torpedo protection and more actively maintained seals might keep them afloat longer.

British ships in the Pearl Harbor scenario would have already endured wartime service and, in some cases, previous damage. Their torpedo protection is judged somewhat better, although the broad pattern of sinking could remain similar. More active maintenance of through-deck and bulkhead seals offers a reason they might stay afloat longer. That advantage depends on resources being available to replace deteriorated seals. The practical concern is whether a damaged ship can return to port rather than require rescue at sea.