1988 BMW 520 vs. 1976 Volvo 240
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1976 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1976 Volvo 240 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 520 | 240 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |