1990 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 13 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 520 | 66 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |