1971 BMW Touring vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | 66 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
