2007 BMW 120 vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1958 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 120 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
