1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1996 Buick Park Avenue and 1996 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 72 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 Volvo 960. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Volvo 960 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 1996 Volvo 960. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1996 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1996 Volvo 960 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 | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | 960 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
