1969 Volvo 1800 vs. 1992 Volvo 240
To start off, 1992 Volvo 240 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 1800 would be higher. Both 1969 Volvo 1800 and 1992 Volvo 240 are equipped with a 1,986 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 1800 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 240 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1969 Volvo 1800.
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, 1969 Volvo 1800 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Volvo 1800 | 1992 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 1800 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
