2007 BMW 525 vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 164.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 164. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 525 | 164 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5497 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3350 mm |
