1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1957 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1959 Bristol 406 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900. 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1957 Volvo P 1900 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 406 | P 1900 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |