1984 Buick Estate vs. 2003 Volvo V70
To start off, 2003 Volvo V70 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V70 (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 335 kg more than 2003 Volvo V70.
Because 1984 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo V70. (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo V70. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2003 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2003 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2003 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | V70 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
