1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 1976 Volvo 343 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 403 (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 403 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1976 Volvo 343. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 343. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 403 | 343 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |