1977 Buick Electra vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 775 kg more than 1962 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 120. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Electra | 120 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
