1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 240. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Skylark | 240 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
