1954 Buick 70 vs. 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8
To start off, 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | 70 | PV 544 1.8 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2610 mm |
