1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 3,798 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 99 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 111 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Park Avenue | Korando |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |