1952 BMW 501 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 BMW 501 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1952 BMW 501 has manual transmission. 1952 BMW 501 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 501 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 501 | 66 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |