1977 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 520 | 260 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |