1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volvo 760 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) has 149 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 680 kg more than 1987 Volvo 760. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Roadmaster | 760 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
