1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1977 Volvo 265
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 265 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 92 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 Volvo 265. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Volvo 265 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 1977 Volvo 265. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1977 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | 265 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
