1996 Volvo 960 vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 290 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volvo 960 | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | 960 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2761 mm |
