1974 BMW Touring vs. 1972 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 140 (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 140 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 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, 1972 Volvo 140 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1972 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | 140 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
