1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Volvo 140

To start off, 1970 Volvo 140 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 634 kg more than 1970 Volvo 140. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1970 Volvo 140
Make Buick Volvo
Model Riviera 140
Year Released 1968 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1986 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4700 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1266 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2610 mm


 

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