1991 BMW 730 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1991 BMW 730 is newer by 15 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 730 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, 1991 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 730 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 730 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
