1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1978 Bristol 412 and 1978 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 124 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | 412 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
