1981 BMW 628 vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1981 BMW 628 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 628 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 Volvo 260. 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, 1981 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260. 1978 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 628 | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 628 | 260 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |