1977 BMW 732 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 BMW 732. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 732 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740.
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 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 732. (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 732.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 732 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 732 | 740 |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |