1974 BMW 518 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1974 BMW 518 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 518 | 66 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |