Volvo 960 (1994 – 1997) vs Bristol Blenheim (1994 – 1998): specs compared
The Bristol Blenheim is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 210 km/h. The Volvo 960 uses less fuel, from 10.5 L/100 km against 17.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,460 kg against 1,765 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
960
1994 – 1997
|
Bristol
Blenheim
1994 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1994 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 204 hp | 231 hp |
| Torque | 233 – 267 Nm | 440 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 – 10.0 s | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 210 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.5 – 11.1 L/100 km | 17.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,870 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,460 – 1,490 kg | 1,765 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.