1979 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | V50 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
