1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 5.8 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
