1989 Volvo 760 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Volvo 760 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | 760 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2314 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3450 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
