1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, 1998 Volvo C70 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera 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 88 more horse power than 1998 Volvo C70. (162 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 640 kg more than 1998 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volvo C70, 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo C70. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | C70 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
