1999 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 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, 1999 Buick Regal (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC70. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 321 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 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, 1999 Buick Regal (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
