1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Volvo P 1900 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
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 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Caterham | Volvo |
| Model | Super 7 | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
