1993 BMW 518 vs. 1980 Volvo 164
To start off, 1993 BMW 518 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 518.
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, 1980 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 518 | 1980 Volvo 164 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 518 | 164 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3350 mm |