1988 Chrysler Conquest vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chrysler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chrysler Conquest would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Chrysler Conquest. (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Chrysler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 566 kg more than 1988 Chrysler Conquest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Chrysler Conquest, 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, 1988 Chrysler Conquest (318 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chrysler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chrysler Conquest | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | Conquest | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3009 mm |
