1998 BMW 730 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 730 | 66 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |