2007 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (116 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1989 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 330 | 740 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
