1973 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,399 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 539 kg more than 1973 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | V70 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
