1977 BMW 728 vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 7 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (153 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760. 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, 1984 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 728 | 760 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |