1987 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2005 Volvo XC90 is newer by 18 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 21 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC90. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 313 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate.
Because 2005 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC90. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 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 | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
