1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 370 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Park Avenue | Discovery |
Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |