1999 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Volvo C70
To start off, 2011 Volvo C70 is newer by 12 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 18 more horse power than 2011 Volvo C70. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C70 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 2011 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2011 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | C70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
