1974 BMW Touring vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, both 1974 BMW Touring and 1974 Volvo 140 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 140 (95 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volvo 140 (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | 140 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
