1977 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1969 Volvo 164. 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 520 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
