1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1965 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | 220 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
