1974 Volvo 244 vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1974 Volvo 244. 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Volvo 244 | 1996 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | 244 | 735 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2125 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
