1981 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 1981 Buick Electra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra.
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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 164. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Electra | 164 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3350 mm |