1995 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 87 kg more than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Buick Park Avenue 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 2009 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chrysler Town & Country | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | Town & Country | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3009 mm |
