1978 BMW 730 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 BMW 730 is newer by 2 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 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, 1978 BMW 730 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 730 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 730 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 |
