1994 BMW 854 vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC90 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC90. (311 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1994 BMW 854.
Because 2010 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 854. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC90. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 854 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
