1987 Buick Regal vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 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 195 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 236 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | 740 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
