1993 BMW 856 vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1978 Volvo 260. 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260. 1978 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 856 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 856 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 856 | 260 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |