1996 BMW 740 vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, both 1996 BMW 740 and 1996 Volvo V90 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 Volvo V90. 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V90. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1996 Volvo V90 has manual transmission. 1996 Volvo V90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 740 | V90 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
