2001 Bristol Project Fighter vs. 2012 Volvo XC70

To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bristol Project Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bristol Project Fighter would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Bristol Project Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 482 kg more than 2001 Bristol Project Fighter.

Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bristol Project Fighter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bristol Project Fighter (712 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm). This means 2001 Bristol Project Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC70. 2012 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2001 Bristol Project Fighter has manual transmission. 2001 Bristol Project Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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