1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 140 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800.
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 140 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 1800 | 140 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |