1992 BMW 540 vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 540 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
