1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 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 84 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Because 1963 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Riviera | X670 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2815 mm |