1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2004 Dodge Sprinter 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 3,800 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 86 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 190 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (330 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 6710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 4020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
