1989 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 is newer by 22 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, 2011 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2011 Volvo S60.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 750 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 67 L |
