1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Caddy 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 3,800 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 181 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Caddy. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 725 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Caddy. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Caddy. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Park Avenue | Caddy |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |