1976 BMW 633 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1976 BMW 633 has manual transmission. 1976 BMW 633 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 633 | 66 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |