1988 BMW 520 vs. 1992 Volvo 245
To start off, 1992 Volvo 245 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 245. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 245.
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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 245. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1992 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1992 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1992 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 520 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
