1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1986 Volvo 245
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1986 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1986 Volvo 245.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volvo 245. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1986 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1986 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1986 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Roadmaster | 245 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
