1989 TVR Speed Eight vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight is newer by 20 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 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, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 TVR Speed Eight | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | TVR | Volvo |
| Model | Speed Eight | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
