Volvo 760 (1982 – 1990) vs Bristol 603 (1982 – 1994): specs compared
The Volvo 760 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 182 hp against 172 hp. The Bristol 603 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 200 km/h. The Volvo 760 is the lighter car, from 1,305 kg against 1,746 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Bristol 603 is 130 mm longer than the Volvo 760.
| Specification |
Volvo
760
1982 – 1990
|
Bristol
603
1982 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1990 | 1982 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 109 – 182 hp | 172 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 260 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 13.0 s | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 11.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,910 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,305 – 1,384 kg | 1,746 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.