1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 202 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | S80 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2835 mm |
