1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2005 Volvo XC70 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue 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 34 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC70. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2005 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
