1970 Volvo 140 vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1973 Volvo 1800 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. Both 1970 Volvo 140 and 1973 Volvo 1800 are equipped with a 1,986 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1973 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, 1970 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 1800. (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Volvo 140 | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 140 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
