1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 408 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |
