1985 BMW 628 vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1985 BMW 628 and 1985 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 1985 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 628 | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 628 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 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 | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
