1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable 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 3,798 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 87 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sable |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
