1984 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Volvo V70
To start off, 2004 Volvo V70 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Volvo V70.
Because 2004 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2004 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Electra | V70 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
