1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1965 Volvo 120
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1965 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1965 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Roadmaster | 120 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
