1954 Buick 70 vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 1998 Volvo S80 is newer by 44 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, 1998 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1998 Volvo S80.
Because 1954 Buick 70 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 1954 Buick 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80, 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (380 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | 70 | S80 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2670 mm |
