1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1966 Volvo 120
To start off, 1966 Volvo 120 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1966 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, both vehicles can yield 145 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1966 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 401 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
| 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 | 72 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
