1987 Buick Electra vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1987 Buick Electra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Electra (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Electra weights approximately 380 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Electra | 360 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
