1977 Buick Estate vs. 1963 Volvo 120
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1963 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 870 kg more than 1963 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 Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1963 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | 120 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1010 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 |
