2005 BMW 730 vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1976 Volvo 343. 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 730 | 343 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |