1987 Buick Regal vs. 1968 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 486 kg more than 1968 Volvo P 1800. 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 Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1968 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
