1999 BMW 529 vs. 1998 Volvo S90
To start off, 1999 BMW 529 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S90 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 529 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 529 (193 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 529 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 529 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1998 Volvo S90. 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, 1999 BMW 529 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 529 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 529 | 1998 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 529 | S90 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
