1972 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Volvo V40
To start off, 1997 Volvo V40 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo V40 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V40 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 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, 1997 Volvo V40 (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1997 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | V40 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
