1996 BMW 525 vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 122. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 122. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 471 kg more than 1965 Volvo 122. 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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 525 | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 525 | 122 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |