1975 Porsche 911 vs. 1962 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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, 1975 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 911 | 1962 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 911 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |