2005 BMW 320 vs. 1998 Volvo V90
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo V90 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V90 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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, 1998 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1998 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 320 | V90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
