1998 BMW 317 vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1998 BMW 317 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 317 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1998 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 317 | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 317 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
