1986 BMW 730 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 8 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 770 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, 1986 BMW 730 (260 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 730 | 66 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 94 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |