1995 BMW M5 vs. 1988 Volvo 740
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1988 Volvo 740. 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 M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1988 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M5 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
