1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (112 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 770 kg more than 1983 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1983 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1983 Volvo 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Roadmaster | 240 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
