1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP) has 258 more horse power than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 855 kg more than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Buick Invicta | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Invicta | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |