1993 BMW 316 vs. 1971 Volvo 140
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 140 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1993 BMW 316.
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, 1971 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1971 Volvo 140 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 316 | 140 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |