1987 Buick Regal vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal 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 76 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V90. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V90. (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | V90 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
