1971 BMW 3 vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1985 Volvo 245 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 245.
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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 3 | 245 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |