1981 BMW 528 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 478 kg more than 1980 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 528 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 528 | 66 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |