1994 BMW M5 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780. 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M5 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
