1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC70 is newer by 24 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 74 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC70. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC70.
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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Wildcat | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
