1982 Buick Electra vs. 1973 Volvo 145
To start off, 1982 Buick Electra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 Volvo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1973 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Electra | 145 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
