1958 BMW 600 vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1958 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, 1984 Volvo 360 (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| 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 | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2410 mm |
