1993 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1993 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 16 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), 1993 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1993 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1977 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1977 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bristol Beaufighter | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | Beaufighter | 66 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |