1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 566 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360. 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Skylark | 360 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1039 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |