1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 875 kg more than 1957 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Skylark | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
