1977 BMW 528 vs. 1982 Volvo 240
To start off, 1982 Volvo 240 is newer by 5 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 72 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 240. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1982 Volvo 240. 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 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 240. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1982 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 528 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
