1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Chrysler 200
To start off, 2011 Chrysler 200 is newer by 16 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 69 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler 200. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler 200 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
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 @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler 200. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Chrysler 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Park Avenue | 200 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4948 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
