1951 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Volvo 240
To start off, 1978 Volvo 240 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 240. (104 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 240.
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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 240. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1978 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | 40 | 240 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2650 mm |