1987 Volvo 760 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 145 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 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Volvo 760 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | 760 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2316 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 63 L |
