1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, 1967 Volvo 120 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 400 (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1967 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 400 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
