1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1989 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chrysler Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chrysler Voyager would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1989 Chrysler Voyager. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1989 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 Chrysler Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chrysler Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chrysler Voyager. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1989 Chrysler Voyager has manual transmission. 1989 Chrysler Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1989 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Park Avenue | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 104 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2860 mm |
