1990 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 17 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 111 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Electra | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Electra | V50 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
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 | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2650 mm |