1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (190 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940.
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) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (279 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 603 | 940 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 279 Nm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |