1964 BMW 700 vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 1975 Volvo 260 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 260 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1964 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, 1975 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 700 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2660 mm |
