1999 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 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) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC60. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 361 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
