1971 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Volvo 480
To start off, 1994 Volvo 480 is newer by 23 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 480 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 Volvo 480.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Volvo 480 (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 480 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1994 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | 480 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
