1976 Volvo 66 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 2009 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1976 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1976 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Volvo 66 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | 66 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
