2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4. 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Z4 | 740 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
