2008 BMW 530 vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 530 | 260 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2664 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 146 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |