1979 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Volvo 940

To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (190 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 315 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940.

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 Electra (320 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (279 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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