2008 BMW 630 vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1995 Volvo 960. 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, 2008 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 630 | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 630 | 960 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
