1975 BMW 315 vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 120 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315.
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, 1964 Volvo 120 (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 315 | 120 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |