1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 31 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | S80 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2835 mm |
