2004 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. 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, 2004 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 318 | 740 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |