1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 29 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 134 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
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) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1991 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1991 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 407 | 245 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |