1971 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 740 (116 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 740 weights approximately 230 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, 1989 Volvo 740 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | 740 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
