1996 BMW 318 vs. 1986 Volvo 245
To start off, 1996 BMW 318 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1986 Volvo 245.
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, 1996 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 318 | 1986 Volvo 245 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 318 | 245 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |