1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
Because 1976 Volvo 66 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 1976 Volvo 66. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Park Avenue | 66 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |