1992 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 318 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1957 Volvo 120. 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, 1992 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 318 | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 318 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
