2009 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1970 Volvo 164. 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, both vehicles can yield 210 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 BMW 320 | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 320 | 164 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 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 Weight | 1476 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |