1992 BMW 850 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 2 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 230 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 850 | 960 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |