1977 BMW 528 vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1977 BMW 528.
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 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 528 | 265 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |