1984 BMW M6 vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1988 Volvo 245 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 245.
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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M6 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
