1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 is newer by 15 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, both vehicles can yield 240 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2011 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
