1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 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 77 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. 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) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 411 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
