1950 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, 1998 Volvo C70 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo C70 (236 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1998 Volvo C70.
Because 1950 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Volvo C70 (340 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | 40 | C70 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2670 mm |
