1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 306 kg more than 1975 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Volvo 240 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Volvo 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | 240 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2650 mm |
