1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 824 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Park Avenue | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 1760 kg | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |