1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 15 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
