2006 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 120.
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 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 120. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 530 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
