1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1982 Volvo 360 is newer by 8 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 149 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 940 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | 360 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |
