1990 BMW M3 vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 245 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 142 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 245.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M3 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| 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 | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
