1985 BMW 324 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 324 | 960 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |