1997 BMW 850 vs. 1981 Volvo 265
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 265. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 523 kg more than 1981 Volvo 265. 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 265. (230 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1981 Volvo 265 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 850 | 265 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 230 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |