1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 1998 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 51 kg more than 1998 Volvo S80.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (380 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Park Avenue | S80 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1689 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |