2007 BMW 325 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 27 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 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, 2007 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 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:
2007 BMW 325 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 325 | 66 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |