1997 BMW 730 vs. 1970 GAZ Volga
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 GAZ Volga. (110 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ Volga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1970 GAZ Volga. 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ Volga. (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ Volga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 1970 GAZ Volga | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 730 | Volga |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
