1967 Volvo 120 vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 645 weights approximately 676 kg more than 1967 Volvo 120. 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, 2008 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Volvo 120 | 2008 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 645 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
