1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1979 Volvo 265
To start off, 1979 Volvo 265 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Volvo 265. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1979 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | 265 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
