1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 771 kg more than 1967 Volvo 120. 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 603 | 120 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |