1981 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 is newer by 11 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, 1992 Volvo 850 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 362 kg more than 1992 Volvo 850.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 850. (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 850. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1992 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1992 Volvo 850 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 | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Electra | 850 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 73 L |