1993 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760. 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M3 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
