1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (95 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 407 | 140 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |