1998 BMW 330 vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (117 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343.
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 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 330 | 343 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |