2006 BMW 330 vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1962 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, 2006 BMW 330 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 120. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 330 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
