1962 Volvo P 1800 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1962 Volvo P 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Volvo P 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Volvo P 1800 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
| Model | P 1800 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2745 mm |
