1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Volare is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1977 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Bristol 408 | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Bristol | Plymouth |
Model | 408 | Volare |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |