1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 3 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 560 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV.
Because 1999 Panoz AIV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Panoz AIV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1999 Panoz AIV 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 | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | Park Avenue | AIV |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
