1976 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 271 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
