1956 BMW 507 vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1960 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (96 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1960 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 507 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |
