1994 BMW M5 vs. 1961 Volvo 120
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP) has 276 more horse power than 1961 Volvo 120. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 791 kg more than 1961 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1961 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M5 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
