1957 BMW 600 vs. 1976 Volvo 240
To start off, 1976 Volvo 240 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 240 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1976 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1976 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2650 mm |
