1979 Buick Century vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 1800 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Volvo 1800.
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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Century | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
