1974 BMW Touring 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 Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | Touring | 66 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1287 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 | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 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 |
