1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 778 kg more than 1980 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 410 | 66 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |