1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 92 kg more than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (305 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Park Avenue | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
