1983 BMW 316 vs. 1983 Volvo 760
To start off, both 1983 BMW 316 and 1983 Volvo 760 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 760 (156 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1983 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 760 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1983 BMW 316. 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, 1983 Volvo 760 (234 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 316. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 316 | 1983 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 316 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
