1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | Turbo | 66 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |