1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1961 Volvo 120
To start off, 1961 Volvo 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1961 Volvo 120. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1961 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1961 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Invicta | 120 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |