1993 Bugatti EB 112 vs. 1962 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is newer by 31 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 5,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (454 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bugatti EB 112 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1962 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 Bugatti EB 112 (590 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Bugatti EB 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bugatti EB 112 | 1962 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Volvo |
| Model | EB 112 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5995 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2460 mm |
