1990 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 is newer by 20 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, 2010 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Electra | V70 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2820 mm |
