1973 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 is newer by 35 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | V70 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
