2007 BMW 530 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 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 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 530 | 66 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
