1990 Volvo 960 vs. 2007 BMW 535
To start off, 2007 BMW 535 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 535 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. 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, 2007 BMW 535 (560 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 2007 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Volvo 960 | 2007 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | 960 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
