1979 Volvo 66 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 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, 2007 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Volvo 66 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | 66 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
