1986 BMW 735 vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 144. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 144. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1966 Volvo 144. 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 735 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 144. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 144.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 735 | 144 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
