2008 BMW 118 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 29 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 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, 2008 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 118 | 66 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |