1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 2 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 155 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1998 Chevrolet Astro 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, 1998 Chevrolet Astro 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Astro. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Astro has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Astro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Astro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
