1990 Buick Electra vs. 1961 Volvo 220
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1961 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 560 kg more than 1961 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1961 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Electra | 220 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
