1989 BMW 518 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 BMW 518.
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, 1989 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 518 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 518 | 740 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |