1992 BMW 525 vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1980 Volvo 260.
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 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 525 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
