2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S60. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S60. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | S60 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
