1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1970 Volvo 140 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2000 | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 2000 | 140 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |