1981 BMW 725 vs. 1980 Volvo 164
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 164.
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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 1980 Volvo 164 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 725 | 164 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3350 mm |