1996 Buick Century vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1996 Buick Century. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Century.
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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Century. (180 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Century | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 387 Nm |
| 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 Length | 4803 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2780 mm |
