1995 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1969 Volvo 164. 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, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 730 | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 730 | 164 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |