1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1958 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 805 kg more than 1958 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | 120 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
