1987 Buick Regal vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 270 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 Regal (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | 360 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
