1953 Buick 40 vs. 1974 Volvo 245
To start off, 1974 Volvo 245 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 271 kg more than 1974 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 245. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 1974 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | 40 | 245 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1394 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2650 mm |