1989 BMW 750 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 750 | 740 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 23.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |