1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 610 kg more than 1960 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Skylark | 120 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
