1954 Buick 70 vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 15 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 94 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 953 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | 70 | 120 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2610 mm |