2007 BMW 130 vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 130 | 120 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |