1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2003 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 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 77 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Forester 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, 2003 Subaru Forester 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Forester. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Forester 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 | 2003 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Park Avenue | Forester |
Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |