1977 BMW 628 vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 1995 Volvo 960 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960.
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, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 628 | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 628 | 960 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |