2007 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 254 kg more than 2005 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Buick Park Avenue 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 2007 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80, 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 Volvo S80 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2670 mm |
