2008 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 525 | 66 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1289 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |