1976 Buick Estate vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 16 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 889 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Estate | 120 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |