1995 BMW 520 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 20 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 (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 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, 1995 BMW 520 (190 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 520 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 520 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| 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 |
