1979 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 33 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 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 234 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.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | S60 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2776 mm |
