1995 BMW 840 vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 120. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 840 | 120 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |