1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 9 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 65 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 531 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (237 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
