1993 BMW 840 vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (96 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1960 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 840 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
