1998 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Volvo 164
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1971 Volvo 164 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 330 | 164 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |