1990 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, 2005 Volvo S60 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S60. (271 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Electra | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Electra | S60 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |