1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 11 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, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (250 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Park Avenue | XL7 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |