1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 14 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat 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 80 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Park Avenue | Passat |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |