1977 BMW 728 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. 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 114 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 728 | 66 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |