1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 27 kg more than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3040 mm |
