1999 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Aurora | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
