1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 406 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:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 406 | 66 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |