1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, 1997 Volvo S70 is newer by 29 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 143 more horse power than 1997 Volvo S70. (162 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo S70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 525 kg more than 1997 Volvo S70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo S70. (221 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo S70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1997 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | S70 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
