1992 BMW 545 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 545 | 66 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |