1974 BMW Touring vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
