1989 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 143 kg more than 2007 Volvo S80.
Because 2007 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | S80 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
