1979 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Volvo C70
To start off, 2005 Volvo C70 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo C70 (198 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 217 kg more than 2005 Volvo C70.
Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo C70. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2005 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Estate | C70 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1658 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |