1979 BMW 732 vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 740. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1983 Volvo 740. 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 740. (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 732 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
