1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1958 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Volvo 120 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Volvo 120. (115 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Turbo | 120 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
