1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 16 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 10 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Park Avenue | LR2 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |