1987 Buick Estate vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (165 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 550 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | 760 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
