1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2004 Dodge Ram 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 528 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2004 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2004 Dodge Ram 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 | 2004 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Ram |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
