1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 10 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 23 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 142 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Park Avenue | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
