1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1977 Volvo 260
To start off, 1977 Volvo 260 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1977 Volvo 260. 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1977 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 408 | 260 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |