1984 Volvo 360 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360. 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 360 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Volvo 360 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Volvo | BMW |
Model | 360 | 525 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |