1988 BMW 316 vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 760 (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1989 Volvo 760.
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, 1989 Volvo 760 (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 316 | 760 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |