1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 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 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Park Avenue | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |
