1980 Bristol 412 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1980 Bristol 412 and 1980 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol 412 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244.
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. 1980 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 244 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 244 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bristol 412 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | 412 | 244 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |