1996 BMW 735 vs. 1977 Volvo 343
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1977 Volvo 343. 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 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 343. 1977 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 1977 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 735 | 343 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
