1981 Buick Electra vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
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) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1991 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1991 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Electra | 245 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 278 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |