2007 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 37 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1970 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 120. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 525 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
