1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, 2002 Dodge Intrepid 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 43 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 188 kg more than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
