1980 Buick Estate vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1982 Volvo 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 770 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Estate | 360 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |