1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1978 Volvo 343 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 343 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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. 1978 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen has manual transmission. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | 343 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1400 mm |