1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 47 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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 2012 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Riviera | XC60 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 603 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |