1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1961 Bristol 406. 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 406 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 406 | 960 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |