1983 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, both 1983 Bristol Beaufighter and 1983 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 478 kg more than 1983 Volvo 740.
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. 1983 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1983 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1983 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bristol Beaufighter | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | Beaufighter | 740 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
