1989 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Volvo V70
To start off, 1999 Volvo V70 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volvo V70 (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (149 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo V70 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1989 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volvo V70 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, 1999 Volvo V70 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | V70 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
