1990 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M3 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
