1974 BMW 3 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 123 kg more than 1974 BMW 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 3 | 960 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |