2002 BMW 318 vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760.
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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 318 | 760 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |