2004 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2004 BMW 330 and 2004 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Volvo V70. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo V70 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volvo V70 (340 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 330 | 2004 Volvo V70 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 330 | V70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |