1974 BMW Touring vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 86 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, 1984 Volvo 360 (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | 360 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| 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 | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
