1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1977 Volvo 66

To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1977 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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