1996 BMW 545 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 20 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 545 | 66 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |