2008 BMW 735 vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1978 Volvo 343.
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, 2008 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 343. (109 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 735 | 343 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1397 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |