2005 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 164 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 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, 1970 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 318 | 164 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |