1995 BMW 840 vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 850. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1992 Volvo 850. 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 850. (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 840 | 850 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |