2001 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 1995 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 318 | 960 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
