1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 430 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Riviera | 960 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |