1994 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 520 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1970 Volvo 140. 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, 1994 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 520 | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 520 | 140 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
