1990 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1990 Volvo 940

To start off, both 1990 Bristol Beaufighter and 1990 Volvo 940 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 378 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940.

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. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Bristol Beaufighter 1990 Volvo 940
Make Bristol Volvo
Model Beaufighter 940
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 1986 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 111 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1752 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2780 mm


 

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