1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 59 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 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 751 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Bristol 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 400 | XC60 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |