1996 Volvo 960 vs. 1957 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900. 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, 1996 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volvo 960 | 1957 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 960 | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
