1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Aurora | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
