1995 Volkswagen Fusca vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Volvo P 1900 (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Volvo P 1900 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Volvo P 1900 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Fusca | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
