1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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 LeSabre (274 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | 66 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
