2004 BMW 318 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 780 (127 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 1985 Volvo 780 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 318 | 780 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
