1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (108 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 200 kg more than 1987 Volvo 760.
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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | 760 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
