1977 BMW 728 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1977 BMW 728 and 1977 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1977 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 728 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
