1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 45 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 7 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 3 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
