1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro 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 32 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 157 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2011 Dodge Nitro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Dodge Nitro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
