1995 BMW 528 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 18 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 528 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
