1974 Buick GS vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 1974 Buick GS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 615 kg more than 1962 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | GS | 220 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
