1999 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 11 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 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, 2010 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | S80 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
