1954 Buick 70 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 36 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 13 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 453 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. 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) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | 70 | 960 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
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 | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 263 Nm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2780 mm |