2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 604 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 693 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | Fighter | 66 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 787 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |