1984 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, both 1984 BMW 318 and 1984 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 BMW 318.
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, 1984 BMW 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 318 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 318 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
