1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 1600 | P 1900 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |