2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo V70 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 283 kg more than 2002 Volvo V70.
Because 2002 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 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, 2002 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | V70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
