1957 Volvo P 1900 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1447 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Volvo P 1900 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Volvo P 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Volvo P 1900 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 1900 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1414 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
