2004 BMW 630 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 781 kg more than 1959 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, 2004 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 630 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
