1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 1974 Volvo 164 is newer by 13 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 710 kg more than 1974 Volvo 164. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 164. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Invicta | 164 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88.9 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
