1959 BMW 600 vs. 1971 Volvo 164
To start off, 1971 Volvo 164 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 164 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1959 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, 1971 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1971 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2730 mm |
