1995 BMW M5 vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1971 Volvo P 1800. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 Volvo P 1800. 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 M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M5 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
