1995 BMW M5 vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 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 167 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Volvo 960. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M5 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
