2005 BMW 745 vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 BMW 745 and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (341 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S60. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 524 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 745 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 BMW 745 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S60. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 745 | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |