1976 Buick Estate vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 855 kg more than 1970 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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 120. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | 120 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1030 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 |
