1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 35 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 239 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | 360 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1039 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
