2001 BMW 730 vs. 1994 Volvo 960
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1994 Volvo 960. 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, 2001 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 730 | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 730 | 960 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2780 mm |
