2006 BMW 740 vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 is newer by 39 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800. 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, 2006 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 740 | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 740 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
