Bristol 603 (1976 – 1982) vs Volvo 262 (1977 – 1981): 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 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 190 km/h. The Volvo 262 is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,785 kg.
| Specification |
Bristol
603
1976 – 1982
|
Volvo
262
1977 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1982 | 1977 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 175 hp | 140 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 204 – 234 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | 10.0 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 185 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 4,879 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,707 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,785 kg | 1,410 – 1,425 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.