1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 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 X670 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Riviera | X670 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2815 mm |