1959 BMW 507 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (145 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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, 1985 Volvo 780 (236 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507. 1985 Volvo 780 has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 507 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 507 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Volvo 780 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 507 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
