1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Kia Clarus
To start off, both 1996 Buick Park Avenue and 1996 Kia Clarus were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 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 126 more horse power than 1996 Kia Clarus. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 540 kg more than 1996 Kia Clarus. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Clarus. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1996 Kia Clarus | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Park Avenue | Clarus |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |