1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 1997 Volvo V90 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Volvo V90. (178 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 14 kg more than 1997 Volvo V90. 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Skylark | V90 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |