1989 Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1989 Rover Range Rover. (185 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1989 Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Range Rover. (319 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Rover Range Rover | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Rover | Buick |
| Model | Range Rover | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3009 mm |
