1980 BMW 628 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 628 | 240 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |