2010 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, 2012 Volvo C70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 151 kg more than 2012 Volvo C70.
Because 2010 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 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo C70, 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, 2012 Volvo C70 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Park Avenue | C70 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2639 mm |