1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 1979 Volvo 164 is newer by 11 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 1979 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 164.
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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 164. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Riviera | 164 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3350 mm |