1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2004 Volvo S60 is newer by 34 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 105 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (160 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 485 kg more than 2004 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | S60 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
