2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 358 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 850. (142 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 605 kg more than 1995 Volvo 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Alpina | 850 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 73 L |
