1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1971 Volvo P 1800. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 450 kg more than 1971 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 512 TR | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1986 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
