2007 BMW 118 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 118 | 740 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |