1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1962 Volvo P 1800
To start off, both 1962 BMW 1500 and 1962 Volvo P 1800 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1962 Volvo P 1800 (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1962 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 1500 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
