1979 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1979 BMW 320 and 1979 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 585 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 320 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. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 320 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 320 | 66 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |