1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Volvo V70
To start off, 1998 Volvo V70 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V70 (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V70 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1985 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1998 Volvo V70 (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | V70 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
