1986 BMW 730 vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1978 Volvo 343. 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, 1986 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 343. (109 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 343. 1978 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 730 | 343 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |