1989 BMW 730 vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1989 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 1989 BMW 730 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 730 | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 730 | 245 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |