1979 BMW 728 vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 728 | 140 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
