1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Proton Perdana
To start off, 1998 Proton Perdana 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 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 104 more horse power than 1998 Proton Perdana. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 515 kg more than 1998 Proton Perdana. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Proton Perdana.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Buick | Proton |
Model | Park Avenue | Perdana |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |