1987 BMW 318 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 244 (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1987 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1987 BMW 318. 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, 1980 Volvo 244 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 318 | 244 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |