1996 BMW 545 vs. 1971 Volvo 140
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 25 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1971 Volvo 140. 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1971 Volvo 140 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 545 | 140 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |