1953 Singer SM 1500 vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1953 Singer SM 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Volvo 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Singer SM 1500 | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Singer | Volvo |
| Model | SM 1500 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
