1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Volvo SCC
To start off, 2001 Volvo SCC is newer by 5 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2001 Volvo SCC. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo SCC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 289 kg more than 2001 Volvo SCC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volvo SCC. (285 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volvo SCC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Volvo SCC | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | SCC |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2521 cc |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1451 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
