1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 29 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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, 1948 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 400 | 66 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |