1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1992 Volvo 245
To start off, 1992 Volvo 245 is newer by 42 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 245 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401.
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, 1992 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1992 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 401 | 245 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |