1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1991 Buick Century
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1991 Buick Century. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1991 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | Century |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 251 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2662 mm |
