1956 Volvo P 1900 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 1956 Volvo P 1900 has manual transmission. 1956 Volvo P 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Volvo P 1900 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | P 1900 | 640 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1414 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2855 mm |
