1997 BMW 850 vs. 1989 Volvo 245
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 245. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 245. (157 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 245. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1989 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 850 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
