2007 BMW 130 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 32 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 2007 BMW 130 (320 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 2007 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | 66 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
