1999 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, 2005 Volvo S40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Volvo S40.
Because 2005 Volvo S40 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 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 S40 (320 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | S40 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
