1977 Buick Regal vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1977 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Regal | 66 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |