1999 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Volvo S80 is newer by 10 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, 2009 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal.
Because 2009 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 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, 2009 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | S80 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
