2002 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 330 | 66 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
