1994 BMW 740 vs. 1975 Volvo 264
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 264 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 264. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1975 Volvo 264. 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 264. (203 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1975 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 740 | 264 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
