2005 BMW 748 vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. 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 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 748 | 260 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
