1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 497 kg more than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 411 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
