1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 360 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | V50 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
