1988 Buick Estate vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 6 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 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 81 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 785 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | 360 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
