1980 BMW M5 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1980 BMW M5 and 1980 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244. 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 M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M5 | 244 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
