2007 BMW 120 vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 260 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 BMW 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, 1976 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1976 Volvo 260 has manual transmission. 1976 Volvo 260 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 120 | 260 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |