1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1980 Volvo 245 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 730 kg more than 1980 Volvo 245. 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Invicta | 245 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
