1961 BMW 700 vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V90 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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, 1996 Volvo V90 (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 700 | V90 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
