1987 BMW M6 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, both 1987 BMW M6 and 1987 Volvo 760 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW M6 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | M6 | 760 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |