1967 Volvo P 1800 vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LFA weights approximately 390 kg more than 1967 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, 2012 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Volvo P 1800 | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Volvo | Lexus |
| Model | P 1800 | LFA |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 73 L |
