1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1999 Westfield ZEI 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 3,798 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 111 more horse power than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1999 Westfield ZEI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Westfield ZEI 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 Westfield ZEI. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Westfield ZEI. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1999 Westfield ZEI 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 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Buick | Westfield |
| Model | Park Avenue | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |
