1993 BMW 840 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 9 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 515 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 840 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
