1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1978 Volvo 66

To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1963 BMW 1800 has manual transmission. 1963 BMW 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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