1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1965 Volvo 220 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1965 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 400 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| 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 | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
