1957 Morris Isis vs. 1961 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1961 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 225 kg more than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1957 Morris Isis (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Isis | 1961 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Morris | Volvo |
Model | Isis | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |