1984 BMW 725 vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 BMW 725 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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 740 (260 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 725 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2780 mm |
