1962 BMW 3200 CS vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo 1800 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 1800. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 370 kg more than 1969 Volvo 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, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 3200 CS | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 3200 CS | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
