1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC70. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 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 Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC70. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Roadmaster | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2815 mm |
