1966 BMW 2000 vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1970 Volvo 145 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 BMW 2000. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 145 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1966 BMW 2000. 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, 1966 BMW 2000 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 2000 | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 2000 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
