1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 159 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 409 | S80 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 67 L |