1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 42 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 15 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 112 kg more than 2013 Volvo X670. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 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, 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | X670 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2815 mm |
