1960 Volvo P 1800 vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1968 Volvo 145 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 weights approximately 220 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, 1968 Volvo 145 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Volvo P 1800 | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | P 1800 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.3 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
