1952 Buick 40 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1983 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | 40 | 240 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2660 mm |