1983 BMW 525 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 3 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 525 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:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 525 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
