1978 BMW B7 vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1965 Volvo 122.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | B7 | 122 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1092 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
