2008 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Volvo 960.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 530 | 960 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |