1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 412 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
