1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 15 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 136 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 580 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2011 Daihatsu Terios 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Park Avenue | Terios |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
