2007 BMW 130 vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360.
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 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 130 | 360 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |