2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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 S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 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 | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | S80 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
