2005 BMW 740 vs. 1976 Volvo 265
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1976 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, 2005 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 265. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1976 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 740 | 265 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
