1974 BMW Touring vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, 1993 Volvo 460 is newer by 19 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 1,720 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 460 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 460 weights approximately 60 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, 1993 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | 460 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
