1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 15 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 516 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Park Avenue | Touareg |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |