1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 780 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 40 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 780. (200 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 160 kg more than 1990 Volvo 780. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Volvo 780 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 1990 Volvo 780. 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) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 780 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 780 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | 780 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
