1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Baleno 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 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 114 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 840 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Park Avenue | Baleno |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |