1971 BMW Touring vs. 1971 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1971 BMW Touring and 1971 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 164 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1971 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | 164 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
