1993 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360.
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, 1984 Volvo 360 (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 316 | 360 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |