1951 Bristol 450 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 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 66 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 450 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 450 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
