1973 Triumph 1500 vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 6 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 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph 1500 | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | 1500 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
