1957 BMW 600 vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1974 Volvo 343 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 343 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1974 Volvo 343 (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 1974 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 600 | 343 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 943 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2400 mm |