1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo X670 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1967 Bristol 409. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 409 | X670 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2815 mm |