1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, 2006 Volvo V70 is newer by 11 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 114 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | V70 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
