1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 457 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Centurion | S60 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2776 mm |
