1990 BMW M3 vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 1 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 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 262 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, 1989 Volvo 760 (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M3 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
