1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 17 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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 310 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.
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 @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5152 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2011 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |