1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 is newer by 13 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 35 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2008 Volvo V70 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, 2008 Volvo V70 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | V70 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
