1992 BMW 332 vs. 1987 Volvo 240
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1987 Volvo 240. 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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1987 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 332 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
