Volvo 244 (1975 – 1990) vs Bristol 603 (1976 – 1982): 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 244 is the lighter car, from 1,247 kg against 1,785 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Bristol 603 is 130 mm longer than the Volvo 244.
| Specification |
Volvo
244
1975 – 1990
|
Bristol
603
1976 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1990 | 1976 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 155 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 240 Nm | 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 17.5 s | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 190 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 11.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,910 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,247 – 1,375 kg | 1,785 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.