Bristol 603 (1976 – 1982) vs Volvo 245 (1975 – 1990): specs compared
The Bristol 603 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 155 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 190 km/h. The Volvo 245 is the lighter car, from 1,311 kg against 1,785 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Bristol 603 is 130 mm longer than the Volvo 245.
| Specification |
Bristol
603
1976 – 1982
|
Volvo
245
1975 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1982 | 1975 – 1990 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 175 hp | 82 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 140 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | 9.0 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 150 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.7 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,785 kg | 1,311 – 1,394 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.