1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 1 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2000 | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 2000 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |