1992 BMW 730 vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 561 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360. 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, 1992 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 730 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 730 | 360 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1039 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |