1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 39 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, 2013 Volvo X670 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 112 kg more than 2013 Volvo X670.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 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 Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Riviera | X670 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2815 mm |
