1975 BMW 315 vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S90 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1996 Volvo S90 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 315 | S90 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |