2006 BMW 330 vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 740. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1983 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, 2006 BMW 330 (411 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 740. (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 330 | 740 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
