1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1968 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1968 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 18 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, 1968 Volvo P 1800 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1968 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1968 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1968 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 401 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
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 | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |