2001 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo 144 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 144. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 144. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1966 Volvo 144. 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 144. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 144.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 318 | 144 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |