1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 is newer by 16 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, 1992 Volvo 850 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1992 Volvo 850.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 850. (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 850. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1992 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1992 Volvo 850 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 | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 603 | 850 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 216 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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 73 L |