1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Challenger is newer by 13 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, 2009 Dodge Challenger (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2009 Dodge Challenger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Challenger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Challenger. (250 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
