1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 23 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, 1981 Volvo 343 (117 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 406 | 343 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |