1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 400 (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 48 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400.
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, 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 400 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
