1956 Buick 40 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1987 Volvo 760. 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | 40 | 760 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2780 mm |