2005 BMW 116 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2005 BMW 116 (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 116 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 116 | 66 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |