2008 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 164.
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, 1978 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 318 | 164 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3350 mm |