1977 BMW 732 vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 732 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 732 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360. 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 732 (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 732 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 732 | 360 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 57 L |