1978 Triumph TR7 vs. 1961 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1978 Triumph TR7.
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, 1978 Triumph TR7 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Triumph TR7 | 1961 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | TR7 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
