1989 BMW 750 vs. 1995 Volvo 960

To start off, 1995 Volvo 960 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1995 Volvo 960. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1995 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1995 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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