1984 BMW 628 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 628 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
