1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 45 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, 2010 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 299 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Bristol 408. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 408 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
