1972 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Volvo V70 is newer by 33 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 752 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (401 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | V70 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
