1986 BMW 735 vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1989 Volvo 760. 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 735 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
