1987 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 320 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 320 | 66 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |