1998 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1998 BMW 316. 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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 1998 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 316 | 960 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |