1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier is newer by 8 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 100 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 466 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. 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) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (203 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Buick Park Avenue 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model Park Avenue Cavalier
Year Released 1996 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3798 cc 2286 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 203 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1274 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 53 L


 

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