1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1994 Rover 800
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 800 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1994 Rover 800. (167 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 216 kg more than 1994 Rover 800. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1994 Rover 800 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | Park Avenue | 800 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2675 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |