1986 Buick Estate vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | 66 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
