1979 Buick Century vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 740 (155 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 58 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740.
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) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (203 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Century | 740 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
