1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2005 Volvo XC90 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Volvo XC90 (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
