1998 BMW 325 vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1967 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, 1998 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 325 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
