2005 Buick Regal vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 2005 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo V90 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V90 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Volvo V90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Volvo V90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V90. (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Regal | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | V90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
