1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 15 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (236 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 693 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango 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 | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Park Avenue | Durango |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3030 mm |