1977 Buick Regal vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 122. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 122. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 338 kg more than 1965 Volvo 122. 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 Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | 122 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
