1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2011 Saab 05-Sep 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 3,798 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 20 more horse power than 2011 Saab 05-Sep. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 05-Sep.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 05-Sep. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Buick | Saab |
| Model | Park Avenue | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
