1986 BMW M5 vs. 1973 Volvo 145
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1973 Volvo 145. 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, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M5 | 1973 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M5 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
