1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 401 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
