1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback is newer by 12 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, 2008 Subaru Outback (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Because 2008 Subaru Outback 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, 2008 Subaru Outback 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Park Avenue | Outback |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
