1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 23 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Park Avenue | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2874 cc |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
