1990 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1990 BMW 316 and 1990 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (143 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 316 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
