1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2009 Dodge Journey is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Journey weights approximately 316 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2009 Dodge Journey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Journey 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Journey. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 Dodge Journey | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Park Avenue | Journey |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1962 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |