1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 10 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 249 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1978 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1978 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | 66 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
