1961 Volvo P 1800 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1221 kg more than 1961 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Volvo P 1800 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Volvo | Chevrolet |
| Model | P 1800 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
