1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 22 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 50 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V90. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 410 kg more than 1996 Volvo V90. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V90. (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | V90 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
