1987 BMW 324 vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V90 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1987 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, 1996 Volvo V90 (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 324. (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 324. 1996 Volvo V90 has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 324 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Volvo V90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 324 | V90 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
