1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Musso is newer by 4 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 23 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 190 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2000 SsangYong Musso 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, 2000 SsangYong Musso 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Musso. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2000 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2000 SsangYong Musso 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 | 2000 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Park Avenue | Musso |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
