2003 BMW 530 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 28 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1975 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.
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2003 BMW 530 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 530 | 66 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |