1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2002 Volvo V70 is newer by 34 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 10 more horse power than 2002 Volvo V70. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 501 kg more than 2002 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo V70. (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | V70 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
