1977 BMW 728 vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 546 kg more than 1976 Volvo 343. 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 343. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 728 | 343 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |