1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 940. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 940 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 312 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Volvo 940 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Volvo 940. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | 940 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
