1982 BMW 328 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 2 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 328 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
