1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (111 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 425 kg more than 1981 Volvo 240. 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 Dinan (403 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (185 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | Dinan | 240 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 185 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |