1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1992 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,894 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1992 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Park Avenue | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
