1988 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 942 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | 343 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
