1977 BMW 728 vs. 1994 Volvo 960
To start off, 1994 Volvo 960 is newer by 17 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 2 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1994 Volvo 960. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 728 | 960 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |