1954 Buick 70 vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | 70 | 240 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |