1994 BMW 740 vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 245.
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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 740 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
