2008 Volvo S40 vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2008 Volvo S40 and 2008 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S40. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 547 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S40, 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40. 2008 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volvo S40 | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Volvo | Buick |
| Model | S40 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2435 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3009 mm |
