1992 BMW 545 vs. 1997 Volvo S90
To start off, 1997 Volvo S90 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1997 Volvo S90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo S90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1997 Volvo S90. 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 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo S90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo S90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 1997 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 545 | S90 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
