1988 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 525 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
