1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 45 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 138 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Riviera | S60 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |