2001 BMW 325 vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 36 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 122. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 122. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 593 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, 2001 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 325 | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 325 | 122 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
