1977 BMW 728 vs. 1978 Volvo 240
To start off, 1978 Volvo 240 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 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 66 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 240. (104 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 240.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 240. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1978 Volvo 240 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 728 | 240 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |