1986 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate 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 22 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 238 kg more than 2007 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | V70 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
