2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo V90 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 483 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
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 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | Fighter | V90 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
