1949 Bristol 450 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 450 (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 450 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 450 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
