1976 Volvo 260 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 260. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 465 kg more than 1976 Volvo 260. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Volvo 260 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | 260 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2856 mm |
