1984 BMW 323 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 323 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 BMW 323 (205 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1984 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 323 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 323 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2314 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
