1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 308 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Centurion. 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Centurion | S60 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2776 mm |
