1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 6 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 28 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. (212 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. (332 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Park Avenue | Grand Caravan |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |