1983 BMW 725 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1983 BMW 725 and 1983 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240.
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 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 725 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 725 | 240 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |