1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 406 kg more than 1972 Volvo 1800.
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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
