1975 BMW 315 vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 8 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo 120 (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo 120 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1967 Volvo 120 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 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 | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 315 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| 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 | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1014 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 |
