1998 BMW 845 vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740. 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 845 (420 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (203 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 845 | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 845 | 740 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |