1970 Volvo 145 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Volvo 145. 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Volvo 145 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | 145 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2497 mm |
