1976 BMW 630 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1968 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 630 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
