1987 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 164.
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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 164. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 730 | 164 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3350 mm |