1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 7 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 167 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | 240 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
