2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 164.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | Fighter | 164 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3350 mm |
