1999 BMW 328 vs. 1988 Volvo 245

To start off, 1999 BMW 328 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 328 (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1999 BMW 328 (279 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245. 1999 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1988 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1988 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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