1978 BMW 725 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1978 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 725 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 725 | 66 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |