1975 BMW 316 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 316 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 316 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, 1975 BMW 316 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 316 | 66 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |