2008 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 51 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 535 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, 2008 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo P 1900. 2008 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1957 Volvo P 1900 has manual transmission. 1957 Volvo P 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1957 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 318 | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
