1999 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (240 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 280 kg more than 1972 Volvo 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Volvo 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Golf | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Golf | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
