1995 BMW 840 vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 26 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1969 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 840 | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 840 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1120 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 | 63 L | 45 L |
