1987 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC60 (217 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 731 kg more than 1987 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Skylark.
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1987 Buick Skylark | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Skylark | XC60 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2748 mm |