1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1980 Volvo 164
To start off, 1980 Volvo 164 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 1980 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1980 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 406 | 164 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3350 mm |