1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2004 Volvo S60 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (401 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Wildcat | S60 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
