2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Volvo S40. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 337 kg more than 2003 Volvo S40. 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo S40. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo S40. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2003 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2003 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
