1993 BMW 856 vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1993 BMW 856 and 1993 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 460. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 BMW 856 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW 856. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 460, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 856 | 460 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
