1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1968 BMW 2000 has manual transmission. 1968 BMW 2000 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:
1968 BMW 2000 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 2000 | 66 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |