1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 1978 Volvo 164 is newer by 14 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 78 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 164.
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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 408 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3350 mm |
